Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BNSF Java East (JVEMT)

Lat: 48.23587°NLon: 113.56453°WElev: 4043.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 24 Apr 07:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles SSW Heart Butte MT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East southeast wind around 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. East southeast wind 9 to 18 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 26. Windy, with a west wind 9 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 29. Windy, with a west wind 33 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a west wind 37 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 26. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 25. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East southeast wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. East southeast wind 9 to 18 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 9pm, then snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Windy, with a west wind 9 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 29. Windy, with a west wind 33 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a west wind 37 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
34 Miles SSW Heart Butte MT
 47.83°N 113.06°W (Elev. 7618 ft)
3:40 am MDT May 5, 2024
5am MDT May 5, 2024-6pm MDT May 11, 2024
 
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